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Kamra’s satire is like taking a ‘supari’ against someone, says Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has criticised comedian Kunal Kamra's satire, likening it to taking a 'supari(contract)' against someone. He emphasised that while freedom of speech exists, there should be a limit to satire. His comments come after Shiv Sena workers vandalised a comedy venue following Kamra's remarks
25 March,2025 02:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Where is freedom of speech, questions Jaya Bachchan on Kunal Kamra row
The Rajya Sabha lawmaker said, "Where is freedom of speech? There is freedom of action only when there is a ruckus - beat up the opposition, rape women, murder them. What else? You (Eknath Shinde) left your real party and formed another party for power. Isn't that an insult of Balasaheb?"
24 March,2025 03:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CM Fadnavis pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on Shaheed Diwas
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid floral tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on Shaheed Diwas, honouring their sacrifices for India's freedom. Several national leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers, also remembered the martyrs and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary
23 March,2025 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai
Martyr's Day: Audiobooks, films guide to pay tribute to India’s freedom fighters
The day marks a solemn tribute to the sacrifices of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru, whose bravery ignited a fierce spirit of independence in India, and these audiobooks and films will help you dive into their history
20 March,2025 10:24 AM IST | Mumbai
SP MLA Abu Azmi calls suspension arbitrary, alleges threats to life and family
SP MLA Abu Azmi, suspended from the Maharashtra budget session over remarks on Aurangzeb, has termed the decision arbitrary and alleged threats to his life and family
06 March,2025 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai
Randeep Hooda pays tribute to Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary
Hooda, who directed and played the lead role in 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,' spoke about the influential figure's role in India's independence and also mentioned how the leader's contributions shaped India's freedom movement.
27 February,2025 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Ira Dubey: ‘My friends started out with me, but raced ahead’
Accepting that everybody has their own career path, Bollywood actor Ira Dubey on her connection with Fatima Jinnah as she gears up for Freedom at Midnight 2
18 February,2025 09:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam Abraham
Raghu reacts to IGL controversy: ‘Freedom of speech is meaningless without...'
In one of the episodes, Raghu Ram also went as a guest, and now with so much happening, the actor has shared that he doesn't regret going on the show.
15 February,2025 04:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
"There is freedom in the squad to play the way you want": Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma was very happy with the team putting up a collective effort and every player putting in decent performances. In the third ODI against England, Team India's vice-captain Shubman Gill was named as the "Player of the Match"
13 February,2025 12:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi in Marseille honors Veer Savarkar’s "daring escape"
The city of Marseille holds a special place in India's freedom struggle, as it was here that Veer Savarkar, one of India's freedom fighters, made a brave attempt to escape British custody.
12 February,2025 08:27 AM IST | Marseille | ANI